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August 30, 2015 S/Y Carina, 43-10 N 65–26 W
OFFICE OF THE COMMODORE
Storm I write this from the nav station of New York Yacht Club Commodore and trip return our on Scotia, Nova Sable, Cape off Carina Potts’ Trysail Club member Rives Royal Yacht the in win class a by capped tion, competi ’s summer this from Atlantic across the Race. Squadron’s Bicentenary Regatta in The Solent after the TransAtlantic 2015 2016 January the to sights its turned Club Starting last winter the Storm Trysail Key acquire to nity opportu the had we that then was It Week. Quantum Key West Race 21 years. I for ully successf d manage has it which , Racing Premier from Week West Race their years at the wish to take this opportunity to thank Peter Craig and Jeanne Kleene for event. sailing nt helm of the winter season’s most promine from our We accepted our new challenge with confidence, the confidence that comes the inside and Week 50 years of experience running Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race who s member Club Trysail knowledge of Key West Race Week from the many Storm we set out to have worked diligently with Premier Racing on Key West Race Week. Thus te the regatta invigora to changes ng instituti while s tradition week continue important race ideas. fresh with new, Past We have assembled a peerless management team led by Storm Trysail Club national and tal, continen world, g managin Commodores, whose experiences include of talent and championships in addition to our own Block Island Race Week. Their depth range of connections across the sailing world is tremendous. • Event Chairman: John Fisher • On the Water Chair: Dick Neville • On Shore Chair: Nick Langone • Waterfront Chair: John Storck, Jr. rs, With their efforts leading the multitude of dedicated staff and talented voluntee ul wonderf a have will we that t coupled with a corps of generous sponsors, I am confiden event. I look On behalf of our sponsors, and the membership of the Storm Trysail Club, Race West Key m Quantu first the for January in West Key to you ing welcom forward to Week managed by the Storm Trysail Club. Lee Reichart Commodore 1 WOODBIN E AVENUE, LARCHMO NT, NY 10538 PHONE: (914) 834-8857 FAX: (914) 834-6484
Contents: Welcome.................................................. 3 Part 1: General Administrative Information...... 4 Official Sponsors........................................ 7 Part 2: Rules and Conditions......................... 8 Industry Partner Program........................... 11 Marinas and Preliminary Racing Areas......... 13 Key West Accommodations......................... 19 Race Week Orientation Map....................... 20 Boat of the Week...................................... 23 2015 Champions..................................... 25 Advertisers Index...................................... 26
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veryone who has ever participated in any of the past twenty eight editions knows what I am referring to, it just doesn’t get any better for sailing. Weather and good winds make the regatta; no truer statement can be made when you refer to sailing in Key West. The competition is world class, the race management promises to be exceptional, there are very few places in the world that have a prettier backdrop. Where else would you rather be when it turns cold up North or in Europe? 2016 will usher in a new era at Quantum Key West Race Week with the Storm Trysail Club assuming the event management reigns. A great depth of experience accompanies STC with fifty years of running the well-known New England regatta, Block Island Race Week. At this juncture many months of planning have already gone into assuring the sailing community that this year’s Quantum Key West Race Week will be everything it has been in the past and more, IRC Handicap, One Design, ORC Club, Multihulls and Performance Cruisers. More race circles, possibility of mid distance races for some classes, Boat of the Week for both Pro and Corinthian crews and after race activities. A very special thanks is extended to Quantum Sail Design Group for continuing as our title sponsor. We are also very grateful for the continued support of the Florida Keys Tourism Council, Mount Gay Rum, B&G, Gaastra, JBoats, Marlow, Pantaenius, Lewmar and the Key West Community as a whole. Many thanks goes to our all-important Sponsors and Industry Partners for their continued support as well as to Peter Craig and everyone at Premiere Racing for eighteen years of great event management.
See you in Key West! John C. Fisher Event Chairman Quantum Key West Race Week 2016
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Q U A N T U M K E Y W E S T R A C E W E E K 2 0 16 Quantum Key West Race Week 2016 is an international regatta. This event will be organized and conducted by The Storm Trysail Club Inc., which will have the authority to reject or rescind the entry of any boat before the start of the first race. The fleet will be divided into divisions and classes at the discretion of the race committee. Part 1 of this notice deals with general administrative information and Part 2 with the Rules and Conditions of race week. 1
Event Management Address all correspondence pertaining to the regatta to:
Storm Trysail Club Tel: +1.914.834.8857 1 Woodbine Avenue Fax: +1.914.834.6484 Larchmont, NY 10538 USA Email: info@keywestraceweek.com www.keywestraceweek.com
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Quantum Race Week Headquarters Race headquarters, the jury rooms, media center and evening party venue will be located at and adjacent to Kelly’s Caribbean at the intersection of Caroline and Whitehead Streets in Old Town Key West.
Regatta Chairman: John Fisher Regatta Manager: Bill Canfield On-the-Water Chair: Dick Neville
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Race Week Updates Periodic updates and the very latest information on the regatta can be found on the event website, keywestraceweek.com; yachtscoring.com and on Facebook.
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Planning and Logistics For information on how to campaign your boat in Key West on a reasonable budget, refer to the Logistics section on the event website: keywestraceweek.com. Guidance and information on expense containment and dealing with logistical challenges will be updated throughout the summer and fall. Photographs by: Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com (top); Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com (above)
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Part 1: General Administrative Information 5 Slips/Docking Key West and Stock Island have multiple, viable options for dockage. Boat owners are responsible for arranging their own dock space. Many private marinas do not accept early reservations; however, this does not reflect on the availability of slips during race week. Information regarding Key West and Stock Island marinas and boat launching options can be found on the event website.
Truman Waterfront Property (TWP) Managed by Storm Trysail Club during the event. Large basin with no draft constraints. Not a private marina with standard marina amenities. Advance registration is required. Space to tie up along inside seawall (no individual slips or floating docks). Large ramp for launching, hauling and dry sailing. Trailer and container storage available. Application available on the event website.
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Entrants looking to charter boats for the event are advised to contact individual classes regarding availability and class requirements. A list will be posted on the Charter section on the event website. Individuals desiring a charter or offering their boat for charter can submit information for posting at no charge.
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Mobile Marina Services At Truman Waterfront Property (TWP) Coffin Marine will be providing mobile marina services. (Crane Launch-Haul / Mast Step / Container load/offload). Coffin Marine will provide a 30 ton crane for launch operation and will add an additional 40 ton crane for hauling. Storm Trysail Club will be administering the Coffin Marina Services in the lead up to race week. Detailed information on services and costs will posted on the event website: http://www.yachtscoring.com/ event_documents.cfm?eid=1390
Boat Transport — Florida Keys Florida Department of Transportation contact information and basic requirements regarding road transport are posted and updated routinely in the Logistics section on the event website. For more information about permit requirements and applications, entrants are advised to apply through the FDOT web site: www.dot.state.fl.us or contact the Florida DOT Permit office at (850) 410-5777 and to ask for a ‘Trip Technician.’
Crane operations and other services (mast stepping, launchhaul by crane) to be provided by Coffin Marine, an independent mobile marina administered by the event (see paragraph 6). Boats may be staged at TWP from January 2-29, 2016. Coffin Marine services are available from January 11-25, 2016.
Boat Charter
U.S. and overseas transport services are posted in the Logistics section on the event website.
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Official Participating Hotels and Inns Please visit the new Official Participating Hotels and Inns section on the event website for information on a variety of accommodations that will suit every need. The establishments who are part of the Host Hotel and Inns program are some of our most loyal supporters and play a big part in the ability of Storm Trysail Club to organize this event. Please patronize those that support Quantum Key West Race Week. They offer some of the finest accommodations in Key West and are eager to help you make the week more enjoyable. Storm Trysail Club is grateful for their support. http://keywestraceweek.com/ logistics/accommodations Continued on next page.
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10 Event Name And Logo Any commercial or editorial reference to this event must use the regatta’s official name - Quantum Key West Race Week 2016. Any commercial video of the event, including website productions, must be licensed by Storm Trysail Club. Except as agreed, any use of the event logo on merchandise or gear is prohibited.
11 Television And Photographers’ Rights Competitors and crew members give absolute right and permission to use their name, voice, image, likeness, biographical material as well as representation of their boats in any media world-wide (being television, print, video footage, and internet media) for purposes of press information, reporting, promoting, disseminating information or advertising.
12 Wiring Instructions Contact Storm Trysail Club for wiring instructions: www.stormtrysail.org
Photographs by: Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com (left); Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com (right)
May the wind fill your sails and Mount Gay fill your glass.
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Title Sponsor Official Sailmaker
Florida Keys Tourism
Day Sponsor Official Marine Hardware & Rigging
Official Sponsors Storm Trysail Club is pleased to present the Official Sponsors of Quantum Key West Race Week 2016. They deserve special recognition and great thanks for their role in bringing you a world-class event. We encourage all participants and sailing enthusiasts to keep race week Sponsors on their lists of preferred companies and vendors. For more information and links to these companies, please visit www.keywestraceweek.com
Day Sponsor Official Rum
Supporting Sponsor Official Marine Electronics
Supporting Sponsor Official Clothing and Footwear
Supporting Sponsor Official Rope
Supporting Sponsor Thank you J/70s for your outstanding support of Quantum Key West Race Week Photograph by: Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com
Q U A N T U M K E Y W E S T R A C E W E E K 2 0 16 1 Management Storm Trysail Club is the organizing authority for Quantum Key West Race Week (QKWRW) 2016, the 29th annual race week at Key West.
2.5 Specific Class rules or amendments for this event will be posted on the event website and the official notice board.
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3.1 All boats shall carry an operating VHF radio.
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3.2 All boats shall be sailed by at least four persons, unless class rules allow fewer crew.
2.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2013-2016 (RRS), the 2015 IRC Rules Parts A, B, and C; the current High Performance Rule; the 2015 ORC Rule and the current US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements (US SER) for Inshore and /or the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Category 4. These requirements and regulations will be posted on the regatta website.
3.3 For boats less than 25 feet skippers and crews shall wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times while racing except briefly while changing or adjusting clothing or personal equipment. 3.4 Crew weigh-ins are required for any one-design and handicap classes whose rules specify crew weigh-ins. A list of classes requiring crew weigh-ins will be posted on the event website and updated as the classes confirm their intentions. Location of weigh-ins will be posted.
2.2 The prescriptions of US Sailing will not apply except those posted on the official notice board and the website. 2.3 The first sentence of RRS 49.2 is deleted and replaced with: “Lifelines shall comply with the deflection requirements of the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) 3.14.2 and competitors shall not position any part of their torsos outside them, except briefly to perform a necessary task.” The third sentence of RRS 49.2 is deleted and replaced with: “If the class rules do not specify the material or minimum diameter of lifelines, they shall comply with the corresponding specifications in the OSR. If HMPE lifelines are fitted they shall have a minimum diameter or 5 mm (3/16 inches) unless otherwise specified by class rules.”
2.4 Rule 55, prohibiting the practice of allowing bands on spinnakers to fall in the water (even if the material used is bio-degradable), will be in effect. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that this practice breaks Florida law.
Other Rules and Requirements
4 Advertising 4.1 Advertising is permitted, unless class rules do not permit, in accordance with ISAF Regulation 20. Boats that intend to display advertising shall so indicate on their entry form. Competitors are requested to respect the brand exclusivity of the official sponsors of this event. Their participation enhances the event for all competitors. 4.2 All boats shall display the event bow & boom stickers, if provided, while racing.
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Eligibility and Entry 5.1 Monohull boats are invited to enter in the following classes: One-Design Classes ; IRC; HPR; ORC; with LOA between 18 and 85 feet between hull perpendiculars which submit a completed entry (taking into account eligibility
Photograph by: Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com
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Part 2: Rules and Conditions restrictions outlined in NOR Sections 5 and 6).
5.2 Multihull Classes are invited to enter in both one design and handicap classes. 5.3 Other classes may be accepted at the discretion of the event organizer. 5.4 This event is open to those boats whose owner or skipper is a current member of their national authority (US Sailing for U.S. entries; to join call 1-800-877-2451).
exceed the crew number printed on the boat’s IRC certificate. This modifies IRC Rule 22.4.2.
6.1.5 For all IRC classes, IRC Rules 21.1.5 (d) and (e) are replaced with: During the regatta, the sails on board (including mainsails) may vary from day to day but shall remain the same for each individual race day, including multiple-race days and cases of damage to sails. The “race day” begins when the race boat leaves the dock each morning. 6.2 ORC CLASSES
5.5 The entry deadline is 1700 hours, December 18, 2015. A completed online entry, a signed waiver form and the entry fee must be received by the deadline to avoid the late fee of $200. No entries will be accepted after December 30, 2015 without an additional surcharge of $200.
Classes will be offered in both ORC Club and ORCi for entries with valid 2015 certificates: for more information contact your national rating office or visit www.orc.org. USA PHRF boats are invited to obtain ORC Club certificates by applying for a certificate online at this link: www.orc.org/clubapplication.
5.6 Each owner, skipper and individual participating crew member shall execute a waiver of liability and media release / crew waiver. This form will be available on the event web site and on site at Quantum Race headquarters.
6.3 HIGH PERFORMANCE CLASS
6 Rating and Handicap Class Eligibility,
Rules, Measurement
6.1 IRC
6.1.1 IRC entries with 2015 IRC Certificates on file are invited. 6.1.2 IRC entries should have a minimum TCC of 0.970. 6.1.3 IRC Rating changes may be made after entry, but the final IRC certificate shall be on file at IRC by January 8, 2016, except in the case of rating office error or (at the discretion of the IRC Rating Authority). 6.1.4 IRC crew number and limitations (IRC Rule 22.4): For IRC classes, the maximum total number of crew shall not
6.3.1 The High Performance handicap class will race under the High Performance Rule (HPR). The latest version of the HPR Rule and Rule Calculator used for ratings can be found at the HPR website at www.hprsailing.org. 6.3.1 Crew weight limits are declared by each team and will be listed on each entry’s HPR certificate. 6.3.2 All rating information for HPR class entries shall be submitted to the HPR Rule authority (US Sailing) by January 8, 2016 so that official certificates may be issued prior to the event. The current HPR rule calculator is v4h1. The rule version may evolve further and if so will be updated on the HPR website. 6.4 PERFORMANCE CRUISING CLASSES Racing will be offered in ORC Club for classes wishing to race one distance race each day.
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7.1 The entry application shall be accompanied by an entry fee. The entry fees are based on Length Overall (LOA) which may be rounded downward to nearest lower whole number. (e.g: 39.71’ = 39’): Entry Fees are:
Preliminary Schedule Of Events Friday, January 15 1300-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers, Boom Stickers & Bow Numbers Available for PreRegistration Pick Up
18–26 feet LOA: $24.00 per foot LOA for entries paid before October 1, 2015. For entries paid after October 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $28.00 per foot LOA. For entries paid after December 1, 2015, the Entry Fee will be $32.00 per foot LOA.
Saturday, January 16 0900-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In / Bow Stickers & Numbers Available for Pre-Registration Pick Up
Sunday, January 17
27–45 feet LOA: $34.00 per foot LOA for entries paid before October 1, 2015. For entries paid after October 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $38.00 per foot LOA. For entries paid after December 1, 2015, the Entry Fee will be $42.00 per foot LOA.
0900-1800 One-Design Crew Weigh-In 0900-1700 Registration / Check-in 1630-1730 Panel Discussion 1730-1745 Skippers’ Meeting 1745-1930 Welcoming Reception
46–85 feet LOA: $44.00 per foot LOA for entries paid before October 1, 2015. For entries paid after October 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $48.00 per foot LOA. For entries paid after December 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $52.00 per foot LOA.
Monday-Friday, January 18 – 22 1015 Harbor Start 1130-1600 Racing 1730-1930 Shore side Activities, Prize Giving & Evening Party
7.2 For Classes racing only 3 days (see NOR 8) and for Performance Cruising Classes racing one race per day, Entry Fees are:
Wednesday-Friday, January 20 – 22
19–45 feet LOA: $20.00 per foot LOA for entries paid before October 1, 2015. For entries paid after October 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $23.00 per foot LOA. For entries paid after December 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $26.00 per foot LOA.
(Classes racing three days only) 1015 Harbor Start 1130-1600 Racing 1730-1930 Shore side Activities, Prize Giving & Evening Party
46–85 feet LOA: $30.00 per foot LOA for entries paid before October 1, 2015. For entries paid after October 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $33.00 per foot LOA. For entries paid after December 1, 2015, the entry fee will be $36.00 per foot LOA.
Ten races are scheduled of which three must be completed to constitute a series. Any one-design class seeking more than ten races for their series shall notify the event organizer no later than October 31, 2015.
7.3 An administrative fee of $250.00 will be applied to all cancellations.
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Sailing Instructions The sailing instructions will be available on or about January 2, 2016 on the event web site and at Quantum Key West Race Headquarters beginning on Saturday, January 16, 2016.
10 Racing Areas and Courses 10.1 It is anticipated that there will be up to five separate racing areas and distance race courses for the Performance Cruising Classes. A distance race may be scheduled on one day, for other classes. Preliminary class assignments will be posted on the event web site on or about November 1, 2015. 10.2 In addition to windward/leeward courses and the Performance Cruising distance races, those classes sailing windward/leeward courses may sail courses with one or more reaching legs (‘Harry-A’ or ‘Gold Cup’ type courses).
11 SCORING 11.1 All handicap classes will be scored Time-on-Time. 11.2 Unless class rules prescribe otherwise, a boat’s series score will be the total of her race scores with no scores excluded. Photograph by: Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com
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The Sunset Tiki Bar & Grille A&B Lobster House White Tarpon Spirits Conch Republic Seafood Co. Schooner Wharf Bar Key West Ice Cream Factory Turtle Kraals Half Shell Raw Bar Key West Bight Ferry Terminal Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill West Marine B.O.’s Fish Wagon & Cafe Pepe’s Harpoon Harry’s Sloppy Joe’s Bar Smokin' Tuna Saloon Hog’s Breath Saloon
Kelly’s Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery 301 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 305-293-8484
www.kellyskeywest.com OPEN DAILY: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm KELLY’S FEATURES AND BENEFITS: • Southernmost Brewery • Casual dining indoor or out (AC inside) • Full service liquor bar, including NINE Craft Beers on draft and THREE homebrews on draft • Celebrating our 21st year open as Kelly’s! • Namesake of Kelly McGillis – movie actress known for Top Gun, Witness and The Accused. Stop by and check out her Top Gun jacket displayed in the bar • Birthplace of Pan Am – October 1927 • Dubbed the “Crash Bar” due to the airplane coming through the ceiling…check it out!
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Street parking and pay to park lots close by FREE WIFI Brunch (a la carte available DAILY 11am – 4pm TWO Happy Hours Daily: 9am – 11am and 4pm – 7pm Craft Bar Bites HALF off during Happy Hours Dinner DAILY 5pm – 10pm Excellent wine selection Vegetarian and gluten free dishes available Kids Menu available Catering a specialty: www.kellyscatering.blogspot.com
12 Decisions of the Jury When an international jury is constituted in accordance with rule 70.5, 91(b) and Appendix N its decisions are final.
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13 Arbitration For protests involving an alleged breach of the rules of Part 2, a short arbitration meeting will be held prior to a protest hearing. This modifies Part 5 Section B of the RRS.
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14 Responsibility 14.1 The safety of a boat and its crew is the sole and inescapable responsibility of the skipper who must ensure that the boat is fully sound, thoroughly seaworthy and manned by an experienced and physically capable crew. Neither the establishment of regulations or inspection of a boat in any way limits or reduces the complete and unlimited responsibility of the skipper. 14.2 It is the sole and inescapable responsibility of each boat to decide whether or not to start or continue in any race. 14.3 Storm Trysail Club and participating sponsors and industry partners of Quantum Key West Race Week 2016 do not accept responsibility for loss of life or injury to participants or others, or for the loss or damage to any vessel in any way or from any cause during or related to this event.
15 Prizes 15.1 For classes with 8 or more entries, class awards will be presented to first, second and third place boats each day. 15.2 Overall series awards based on the cumulative scores for the event will be awarded to first, second and third place boats in each class after the final race. 15.3 For classes with fewer than eight entries, daily and series awards for first and second place boats will be awarded. 15.4 Special awards recognizing sportsmanship and contributions to the sport of sailing may be presented at the final awards ceremony. 15.5 A Boat of the Day award will be presented for each day’s top performer in the opinion of the event organizer. 15.6 The Quantum Boat of the Week Trophy will be awarded to the Overall Winner of Quantum Key West Race Week in the opinion of the event organizer. A Corinthian Boat of the Week Trophy will be awarded to the best overall Corinthian performer, in the opinion of the event organizer. Entries interested in being eligible for this prize must have only current ISAF Group 1 sailors on board, and submit their crew lists by Friday, January 8th to confirm Group 1 status among all listed crew.
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QUANTUM B O AT O F THE WEEK— Pa s t W i n n e r s
Year Boat 2015 Calvi Network 2014 Helly Hansen 2013 Full Throttle 2012 Samba Pa Ti 2011 Blu Moon 2010 Samba Pa Ti 2009 Star 2008 Barking Mad 2007 Giacomel Audi Racing 2006 Bellicosa 2005 Pegasus 525 2004 Mean Machine 2003 Zuni Bear 2002 Atalanti XI 2001 Atalanti XI 2000 Heartbreaker 1999 Hi Fling 1998 Abracadabra 1997 Windquest 1996 Brightstar 1995 Infinity 1994 Thomas I-Punkt 1993 Highland Fling 1992 Gaucho 1991 Lonia 1990 Babe Ruthless 1989 Diablesse 1988 Brigadoon
Model J/70 J/70 Melges 24 Melges 32 Melges 24 Melges 32 Melges 32 Farr 40 Melges 24 Swan 45 Melges 24 Farr 40 J/105 Farr 40 Farr 40 1D35 CM 60 1D48 1D48 N/M 47 N/M 49 Mumm 36 Swan 53 Farr 44 Bene 1st41 N/M 30 Beneteau 42 Frers 41
Owner Carlo Alberini Tim Healy Brian Porter John Kilroy, Jr. Franco Rossini John Kilroy, Jr. Jeff Ecklund James Richardson Riccardo Simoneschi Massimo Ferragamo Team Pegasus Peter DeRidder Richard Bergmann George Andreadis George Andreadis Robert Hughes Irvine Laidlaw Jim Andrews Dick and Doug Devos Richard Breeden John Thomson Thomas Friese Irvine Laidlaw Christian Schmiegelow John Matney & Clyde Stacey Larry Harvey Rod Sellers Robbie Pierce
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QUANTUM KEY WEST 2015 CHAMPIONS
QUANTUM BOAT OF THE WEEK
Calvi Network (J/70)
Carlo Alberini
Pesaro, ITA
Bella Mente (JV 72) Tonnerre 4 (Ker 51) Hedgehog (Melges 32) ARMIN STROM Sailing Team
Hap Fauth Peter Vroon Alec Cutler Flavio Marazzi
Minneapolis, MN, USA Breskens, Zeeland, NED Pembroke, BER Bern, SUI
Tonnerre 4 (Ker 51) Vitesse
Peter Vroon Jon Halbert
Breskens, Zeeland, NED Dallas, TX, USA
Conor Clarke Carlo Alberini Jim Cunningham
Dublin, Ireland Pesaro, ITA San Francisco, CA, USA
Touch2Play (J/88) My Sharona (J/111) Red (Farr 280) Tangent (Cape Fear 38)
Rob & Sandy Butler George Gamble Joe Woods RGerry Taylor
Collingwood, Ont, CAN Pensacola, FL, USA Torquay, Devon, UK Annapolis, MD, USA
Red (Far 280)
Joe Woods
Torquay, Devon, UK
Perseverance (J/70) Party Girl (Melges 24) Otra Vez (Ker 43) Utah (J/111) Calvi Network (J/70)
Bennet Greenwald Jens Altern Wathne Bill Coates Bradley Faber Carlo Alberini
San Diego, CA, USA Bergen, Norway Houston, TX, USA Owosso, MI, USA Pesaro, ITA
Division 1 Maxi 72 (IRC 1) IRC 2 Melges 32 GC 32
Division 1B High Performance Swan 42
Division 2 Melges 24 Embarr (Melges 24) J/70 Open – Midwinter Champion Calvi Network (J/70) J/70 Corinthian – Midwinter Champion Lifted (J/70)
Division 3 J/88 – Midwinter Champion J/111 – Midwinter Champion PHRF 1 PHRF 2
Division 3B Farr 280
Boats of the Day City of Key West Day (Monday) Lewmar Day (Tuesday) Mount Gay Rum Day (Wednesday) Industry Partner Day (Thursday) Quantum Sails Day (Friday)
In 2016 we are pleased to announce there will be two boats chosen for Boat of the Week: Professional Division • Corinthian Division Photographs by: Ken Stanek / kenstanek.com (awards); Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com (Touch2Play); Tim Wilkes / timwilkes.com (Vitesse, background)
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